COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: October 25, 2021
Statistics from October 22-24, 2021
New cases: 194
By age group:
Children 0-12: 34
Children 13-19: 19
Adults 20-29: 20
Adults 30-39: 50
Adults 40-49: 15
Adults 50-59: 26
Adults 60-69: 15
Adults 70-79: 9
Adults 80-89: 4
Adults 90+: 1
Unknown: 1
Total 194
• Active cases: 508
• Hospitalized: 78
• People in ICU: 21
• Deaths reported: 2
WEEKLY UPDATE (10/18 – 10/24):
• 7-Day Case Numbers (by receive date): 655
• 7-Day CDC Transmission Case Rate (by receive date): 363.73 per 100,000 (>100 is high)
• 7-Day Test Positivity (by lab collect date): 5.98%
• 7-Day Avg Hospitalized: 70.42
• Deaths Reported in Last 7 Days: 12
For more information, visit the Data and Statistics page at ShastaReady.org.
Current Situation:
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We are sorry to report 2 deaths today. They were 2 men in their 70s.
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Booster shots are now available for all three COVID-19 vaccines. See graphic below for who qualifies for a booster dose and when to get it.
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Halloween is right around the corner. Here are some safety tips to help you enjoy a sweet and safe Halloween.
- Wear a mask – incorporate a cloth or surgical mask into your costume
- Trick or treat in small groups outdoors – enjoy outdoor activities and avoid indoor gatherings
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Wash your hands before and after eating candy – 20 seconds is all it takes
- Get vaccinated – adults and children age 12 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone over 6 months can get the flu shot
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Question: Are the Pfizer vaccine and Comirnaty different?
Answer: No, they are not different. Even though the name changed, the vaccine is the same. Under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), vaccines are known by the companies that created them (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). However, once a vaccine is fully FDA approved, a company can select a brand name. For example, Pfizer took on the name Comirnaty, and the new brand name for Moderna is SpikeVax.
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If you’ve been exposed: Follow the isolation/quarantine instructions until you can be tested and receive test results.
If you need to be tested: Find options on the Get Tested page. Please note: Appointments are required at most places due to high demand.
If you need a vaccine: Find options at ShastaReady.org.